Sparta firefighters march in the Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4 in Sparta. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Sparta. Fourth of July events Local News 08 Jul 2025 | 03:12
One among many fire pits that Athenia Mason Supply offers. From flames to flavor: Athenia’s outdoor living experts share their favorite fire pit recipes As the sun sets and the evening breeze rolls in, nothing captures the magic of summer like gathering around a crackling fire.... Sponsored Content 30 Jun 2025 | 01:13
The Sparta High School marching band and color guard perform in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Memorial Day Parade Local News 27 May 2025 | 04:44
Nelly Maccaro of the Sparta Community Food Pantry with a load of reusable bags on the way to the recycler, Goatote in Hackettstown. ( Photo provided) When in doubt, give a shout: Reusable shopping bags? Valerie Macchio, executive director of the Sparta Community Food Pantry, wanted to know whether the thousands of reusable... Evergreen 09 Jan 2025 | 04:58
Tylik Hill is lifted up after he makes a touchdown against DePaul in the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group B championship game Nov. 29. (Photos by Glenn Clark) Football superstar honors late uncle 27 touchdowns. 2,336 rushing yards. One state sectional championship. Many numbers can be used to illustrate how special... Sports 08 Jan 2025 | 09:20
A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
Sparta Independent wrapping paper contest is back Sparta Independent’s annual wrapping paper contest is underway. Kids of all ages are invited to draw their own wrapping paper... Local News 25 Nov 2024 | 07:16
Family Business Grows, Meeting Community’s Needs for Over 50 Years When Tom Schoonmaker started his Parsippany based lawn care service in 1974, he had no idea his one-man operation would grow... Sponsored Content 17 Dec 2024 | 01:39
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa sightings, last-minute shopping Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:45
4 reasons why Sussex County homeowners are switching to fiber internet For 30 years, Planet Networks has kept Northern New Jersey connected. The Newton, N.J. based company was the first to bring... Sponsored Content 04 Nov 2024 | 03:08
Members of the Pope John XXIII Regional High School Class of 2024 toss their caps in the air at graduation June 3. (Photos provided) Pope John XXIII Regional High School Class of 2024 Finn Koza Austin Evergreen 22 Jun 2024 | 07:24
Ashlyn Blake of Sparta placed second in the U18 smallbore at the National Junior Olympics in April. (Photos provided) Shooter targets 2028 Olympics After watching Olympic gymnasts on television, a young Ashlyn Blake knew that she wanted to compete on the world stage. Gymnastics... Sports 13 Jun 2024 | 03:19
